In 2008, I believe that Classic Rock had a resurgence. Much of the resurgence was due to the popularity of "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero". However it was very good to see the Classic Rock was alive and well on the music scene. Steve Winwood released an unbelievable album called "Nine Lives" that personsifies some good Classic Rock. Yes, this album is in the running for L.A. Scene's 2008 Album of the Year which will be decided soon!
"Dirty City" is just an unbelievable piece of music. He gets a lot of help from old friend Eric Clapton - who provides some of his best guitar work I have ever heard him do! However, it's not just the guitar - its some great keyboard and bass work on top of it. The song grabs you, it hooks you and you can't get it out of your mind!
Check out the video. Unfortunately it is for a shortened version of the song.
Back in the late 1980s, Winwood had a big resurgence in his career. L.A. Scene gave him two "Songs of the Year" for "The Finer Things" and "Don't You Know What the Night Can Do?". Those are two great songs, but "Dirty City" might be his best - and perhaps the one that might be his signature song . Winwood's showing age, but not losing any steam. With his third "Song of the Year" by me, he becomes the first artist to capture three LA Scene "Song of the Year" awards.
In earlier years, I used to consider songs released as singles. While "Dirty City" was a single, I want to point out this is no longer a criteria for my selection. By the way, commercial radio (including classic rock stations) did not play this song. It deserved much better.
Here is the historical list. My music taste evolved over this period, but these were my selections as I have done this every year since 1983.
1983 All Night Long, Lionel Richie
1984 When Doves Cry, Prince and the Revolution
1985 If You Love Somebody Set Them Free, Sting
1986 Sweet Freedom, Michael McDonald
1987 The Finer Things, Steve Winwood
1988 Don't You Know What the Night Can Do?, Steve Winwood
1989 Sowing the Seeds of Love, Tears For Fears
1990 Something Happened on the Way to Heaven, Phil Collins
1991 Every Heartbeat, Amy Grant
1992 Jesus He Knows Me, Genesis
1993 Right Now, Van Halen
1994 Hero, Mariah Carey
1995 Carnival, Natalie Merchant
1996 Change the World, Eric Clapton
1997 Silver Springs, Fleetwood Mac
1998 This Kiss, Faith Hill
1999 Smooth, Santana
2000 Desert Rose, Sting
2001 Beautiful Day, U2
2002 The Game of Love, Santana
2003 Sunrise, Simply Red
2004 Closest Thing to Heaven, Tears For Fears
2005 City of Blinding Light, U2
2006 Jump, Madonna
2007 Girl They Wont Believe It, Joss Stone
2008 Dirty City, Steve Winwood
"Dirty City" is just an unbelievable piece of music. He gets a lot of help from old friend Eric Clapton - who provides some of his best guitar work I have ever heard him do! However, it's not just the guitar - its some great keyboard and bass work on top of it. The song grabs you, it hooks you and you can't get it out of your mind!
Check out the video. Unfortunately it is for a shortened version of the song.
Back in the late 1980s, Winwood had a big resurgence in his career. L.A. Scene gave him two "Songs of the Year" for "The Finer Things" and "Don't You Know What the Night Can Do?". Those are two great songs, but "Dirty City" might be his best - and perhaps the one that might be his signature song . Winwood's showing age, but not losing any steam. With his third "Song of the Year" by me, he becomes the first artist to capture three LA Scene "Song of the Year" awards.
In earlier years, I used to consider songs released as singles. While "Dirty City" was a single, I want to point out this is no longer a criteria for my selection. By the way, commercial radio (including classic rock stations) did not play this song. It deserved much better.
Here is the historical list. My music taste evolved over this period, but these were my selections as I have done this every year since 1983.
1983 All Night Long, Lionel Richie
1984 When Doves Cry, Prince and the Revolution
1985 If You Love Somebody Set Them Free, Sting
1986 Sweet Freedom, Michael McDonald
1987 The Finer Things, Steve Winwood
1988 Don't You Know What the Night Can Do?, Steve Winwood
1989 Sowing the Seeds of Love, Tears For Fears
1990 Something Happened on the Way to Heaven, Phil Collins
1991 Every Heartbeat, Amy Grant
1992 Jesus He Knows Me, Genesis
1993 Right Now, Van Halen
1994 Hero, Mariah Carey
1995 Carnival, Natalie Merchant
1996 Change the World, Eric Clapton
1997 Silver Springs, Fleetwood Mac
1998 This Kiss, Faith Hill
1999 Smooth, Santana
2000 Desert Rose, Sting
2001 Beautiful Day, U2
2002 The Game of Love, Santana
2003 Sunrise, Simply Red
2004 Closest Thing to Heaven, Tears For Fears
2005 City of Blinding Light, U2
2006 Jump, Madonna
2007 Girl They Wont Believe It, Joss Stone
2008 Dirty City, Steve Winwood
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